Shami kebabs are fried patties usually made from beef or lamb, lentils, and spices. They are popular in India and Pakistan.
Serves:
4
Time:
Ingredients
2 Lbs. ground beef or lamb
3 ounces lentils
1 Tbsp. ginger-garlic paste
2 green chillies, minced fine
1/4 cup onion, diced
10 pepper corns
1/2 Tsp. red chilly powder
2 cardamom pods
1 Tsp. cumin seeds
1/2 inch cinnamon stick
2 large eggs
2 Tsp. cilantro, chopped fine
oil for frying
salt to taste
Preparation
Grind together the pepper corns, red chilly powder, seeds from the cardamom pods, cumin, and cinnamon in a spice grinder.
Combine the ground meat, lentils, onions, green chillies, ginger-garlic paste, and spice powder with some water in a sauce pan. Add just enough water to cover the ingredients and bring to a boil. Simmer until the lentils are cooked. This might take about 45 minutes, but can be quicker if you use a pressure cooker.
Continue cooking uncovered until the water has evaporated. Make sure the meat mixture is quite dry. Cool to room temperature.
Add the eggs, cilantro, salt and mix thoroughly. I use a stand mixer to ensure a smooth mixture.
Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Form small patties.
Heat a frying pan over medium high heat and add oil, about 1/4 inch deep. Fry the patties to a nice brown color, about 2-3 minutes per side.